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Susanville Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 984 students in Susanville Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Susanville Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
984 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Susanville Elementary School District, which is ranked #1375 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1366 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
20%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,992 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,396
$26,022
Spending / Student
$14,992
$22,604
Best Susanville Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow View
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Gr: 3-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Diamond View Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Richmond Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Gr: K-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Susanville Elementary School District?
Susanville Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 984 students.
What is the rank of Susanville Elementary School District?
Susanville Elementary School District is ranked #1375 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Susanville Elementary School District?
53% of Susanville Elementary School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Susanville Elementary School District?
Susanville Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Susanville Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,992 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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